Question

5. Which of the following pairs of operations solve the equation 3x + 5 = 17?

a. subtract 5 then divide by 3
b. divide by 3 then subtract 5
c. add five then multiply by 3
d. multiply by 3 then add five

Answer 1

a

Explanation:

3x+5=17

3x=17-5

3x=12

x=4